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Germanium metal used in fiber optic communication
Germanium dioxide dopant in optical fibers enables long-distance telecommunications, supporting 1. 2 billion global FTTH subscribers by 2025. With fiber production exceeding 600 million fiber-kilometers annually, germanium demand in this sector is expected to reach 80+ metric tons per year by 2026. Germanium is also now being used for the production of infrared permeability optics therefore, it is. Germanium is a remarkable metalloid that exhibits unique physical and chemical properties making it invaluable in various applications, particularly in fiber optics, infrared optics, and semiconductors. Its most notable characteristic is its semiconductor nature, which is fundamental for devices. Germanium (chemical symbol Ge) is a semiconductor material in Group IV of the periodic table, the same group as silicon. It has properties between metals and nonmetals, which allows it to conduct electricity under controlled conditions.
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